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P3 DHX

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,347 mi
Last recorded54,347 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 DHX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,071 miles

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,117 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 36,794 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2021 32,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 30,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 30,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,646 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,448 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,150 miles

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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P3 DHX is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 54,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P3 DHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P3 DHX registered?

P3 DHX is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is P3 DHX safe to buy?

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